We are on Day 4 of our "12 Days of Graduates" series, spotlighting several of our recent graduates as we prepare to return to classes in January. Today's graduate is Za'kiyah Downs. Za'kiyah is another graduate who attended classes at the David Houston Center in Spartanburg. Za'kiyah will be pursing training and a career in the Cosmetology field. We are so proud of you Za'kiyah!
On Day 3 of our "12 Days of Graduates" celebration, we are spotlighting Alejandra Reyes. Alejandra attended classes at the main location in Spartanburg at the David Houston Center. Alejandra plans to train to become a medical scribe. Congratulations Alejandra!
It's Day 2 of our "12 Days of Graduates" series, as we count down the days to our return to classes in January. Today's featured graduate is Jonathan Burnett. Jonathan works full-time during that day, and attended classes at our Middle Tyger Community Center campus in the evening, proving that you can succeed if you are willing to put in the extra time and effort! Great job Jonathan - your hard work paid off!
School may be on a break, but we have lots of graduates that we still need to celebrate!. Join us as we feature a different graduate each week day in our "12 Days of Graduates" series leading up to our first day back in January.
Today's graduate is Meghan Murphy. Meghan attended classes at our site in Chesnee. Meghan will be attending Spartanburg Community College to earn her Entrepreneurship certification with Marketing electives. Congratulations Meghan!
Happy Holidays! Spartanburg County Adult Education will be closed from the afternoon of December 20-January 6. Classes will resume Tuesday, January 7. Enjoy your holidays !
Have you seen our district's holiday video greeting featuring student artwork from each of our schools? Check it out - the link is in our news feed and on our social media pages!
Happy Thanksgiving, D7 Family!
This has been quite a school year so far – while wonderful things are happening for our students every day, we have also had unexpected challenges from Hurricane Helene's impact on our school year. There is a silver lining in all things, however, and the good that came from the storm was how it brought our community together to care for and support one another. Our students, staff, and families played a big role in the effort, and that makes me especially proud and grateful for everyone this Thanksgiving.
Over the past several days, our schools have been buzzing with holiday excitement and activities. From a Thanksgiving meal drive at our high school where students packed more than 200 grocery bags to help families in need celebrate a meal together, to creative learning assignments inspired by turkeys and holiday traditions, to special menus in our cafeterias and class parties with family members, they are all a reminder of what makes this community so special.
From all of us in District 7, please know we are truly thankful for each of you and the support you give to our schools every day. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful Thanksgiving!
Superintendent Jeff Stevens
It's Thanksgiving Week! There are no Adult Education classes this week. The offices at the David Houston Center will be open Monday and Tuesday should you have questions or need information. Give us a call at 864-594-4428.
Classes resume on Monday, December 2 at 8:30
Our next registration date is December 2 at 8:30 AM for morning classes or 5:00 PM for evening classes.
Today is World Kindness Day! The goal of this international celebration is simple: make kindness the standard instead of the exception. Be sure to let others around you know how much you appreciate their kindness and generosity. A small kind word or gesture can go a long way!
District 7 Educator Recruitment Fair:
Saturday, December 7 from 9 AM - Noon
Know a great educator who may be interested in joining TEAM7?
Please SHARE this recruitment fair opportunity on December 7 to help us connect with the very best educators so we can show them why D7 is a GREAT place to make a positive impact! All schools will be present to help roll out the red carpet as we share info about current and future certified positions across the district. Come meet our superintendent and teachers and administrators from each of our schools, speak with Human Resources about benefits and compensation, and apply for jobs on the spot.
Thank you for helping us add to our team of professionals who love and support our students and families!
Hiring for ALL New Certified Positions:
Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 9 AM - Noon
Viking Arena at Spartanburg High School
Qualifications: 4-Year Degree and teaching certificate or plans to pursue an alternative route to certification
Bring: Your resume and references
Professional Attire
Register here to attend: spartanburg7.org/RecruitmentFair
We'd like to take a moment to recognize and thank our veterans today. We appreciate your service!
We're having lots of fall fun at Spartanburg County Adult Education! Mordecai Martin (top left) was the winner of the "Guess the Candy Corns in the Jar" game. Tasha Hopkins (bottom left) enjoys a homemade treat baked by one of the Adult Ed staff. Shawn Johnson (bottom right) passed his final test last week and is an official GED graduate! Give us a call to see how to register for classes. The next registration date is November 11. Happy Fall! 864-594-4428
There will be no Adult Education classes and school offices are closed Monday & Tuesday, November 4 & 5 for Fall Break. Our next registration at the David Houston Center is Monday, November 11 at 8:30 AM. Check out our calendar for more registration dates at our other locations. We hope to see you soon!
GED Registration is tonight for our evening classes at our David Houston and Middle Tyger sites! Be here tonight and Thursday from 5:00-8:00 PM and we will get you started on the path to obtaining your GED.
Thinking about going back to school and getting your GED? Now's the time! We have registration on Monday, October 21, at our main site, The David Houston Center in Spartanburg. Morning class registration is at 8:30 AM and evening class registration is at 5:00 PM. We also have evening registration the same day at our Middle Tyger site in Lyman at 5:00 PM. Call us for more details! 864-594-4428. We're here to help!
District 7 Helene Recovery Community Meal Distribution
Wednesday, October 2
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Spartanburg High School and Pine Street Elementary
To our Spartanburg Community,
As a way to help during this difficult time, District 7 is partnering with Chartwells to provide free, boxed hot meals on Wednesday, October 2. Pickup will be open from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm (or as long as supplies last) at Spartanburg High School and Pine Street Elementary, our only schools with both power and working traffic signals for safe access.
PICKUP LOCATIONS & INSTRUCTIONS
Spartanburg High – Enter via the student drive beside Lidl and follow the “Event” directional signage to the Fine Arts Center (located next to the home side of Viking Stadium). Park and walk to the pickup area near the Fine Arts Center.
Pine Street Elementary – Enter via the front campus entrance along Pine Street for drive-thru pickup in front of the school. There is NO ENTRANCE from Boyd Street into the campus.
District 7 Families,
As an update, all District 7 schools will remain closed through Friday, October 4 and there will be no eLearning during this time. There will be no athletics or other after-school activities until further notice, but conditions will be assessed daily to determine when these might resume. We will continue to share information as soon as it is available.
You are constantly on our hearts and minds as our community works to recover from Helene. District 7 is fortunate to have avoided major damage at our schools, although there is much cleanup to be done and we still await power to be restored at the majority of our facilities. Our teams have done tremendous work assessing conditions and making plans to reopen once we are able to do so.
Please continue to take great care as there are many hazards that remain across our community. We miss our students, teachers and staff as well as our broader District 7 Family!
UPDATE ON SCHOOL CLOSURES FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY:
Due to the impact and damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene, District 7 will be CLOSED on Monday and Tuesday. There will be NO after-school or evening activities on Monday and we will make a future announcement about whether after-school and evening activities can be held on Tuesday. During this time, our teams will be working to assess and repair any damages to our schools. We will continue to provide updates as necessary and notify you of any further changes as the week progresses.
We understand this is a challenging time for our community, as many are without power and mobile device service. There will be no e-Learning expectations for Monday or Tuesday. As always, our priority is the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and their families.
Our hearts and best wishes are with everyone who is impacted by the storm, and we are committed to working together to restore our community. Please stay safe!
After-School Activities Canceled and eLearning Day Announced for Friday
In light of the potential impact from Hurricane Helene, we are taking proactive measures to prioritize the safety of our students, staff and families. District 7 will hold a regular school day on Thursday but has canceled all after-school and evening activities for Thursday. We will also hold an eLearning Day on Friday, September 27. Cherokee County will continue to monitor the storm's timing and impact in hopes that our Viking football team will still travel to compete in Gaffney Friday night. All other after-school programs and activities for District 7 are canceled for both Thursday and Friday.
Teachers will communicate with students on Thursday regarding any eLearning assignments for Friday. More information on District 7’s eLearning procedures is available at spartanburg7.org/elearning.
The National Weather Service is forecasting strong winds, flooding, and severe weather conditions as this storm moves through our area. As a reminder, SC Bus Safety Regulations restrict the operation of school buses if sustained winds reach 30 mph or gusts of 40 mph. We will continue to monitor this storm and communicate any updates. Thank you for your understanding, as safety is always our top priority!
As we continue to celebrate Adult Education and Family Literacy week, we focus on forward mobility, and the opportunities that Adult Education provides for all of our students regardless of the program in which they begin their educational journey. Meet Jakeline! A student who initially enrolled in our program as an ESL student, finished her journey with us as a GED graduate, and is now a full-time college student!
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